Swarvoski Crystal World fountain.

How to plan an Austria family holiday in winter (Tyrol region)

I booked our trip to Austria on a whim – found cheap flights to Innsbruck and booked them spontaneously. It was only after that I realised peak season in Austria is pretty expensive and booking last minute means availability is seriously low. But I rose to the challenge and we managed to have a 3-day … Read more

Horses outside 11th Street cowboy bar in Bandera.

Texas Road Trip: How to spend 10 Days in Texas

Texas Hill Country and the surrounding area has become one of my favourite places to recommend for a USA road trip. Politically, we’re not aligned, but connection goes beyond beliefs, and in Texas, I found a warm and charming hospitality. In fact, if I had to describe this part of Texas in one word, it’d … Read more

Wonderspaces in Austin, Texas.

12+ things to do in Austin (with kids or without)

Austin has to be one of the coolest cities in the USA if not the world. There’screativity on every corner, from innovative food trucks to indy shops and cool murals.And that’s not to mention the live music scene that it’s best known for. Our most recent trip to Austin was as a family, and it … Read more

Bandera street.

Things to do in Bandera, Texas (with kids or without)

With the incredible title of “Cowboy Capital of the World”, you know Bandera Texas is going to be something special. But what to expect? And what to do in Bandera? I had no idea before I arrived. I didn’t even know cowboys still existed! In my mind, they were a thing of the past. But … Read more

Pink boat on San Antonio River Walk

A San Antonio Vacation Guide: The USA’s Most Underrated City?

Truth be told, before visiting San Antonio, Texas, it wasn’t even on my radar as a vacation destination, let along on my bucket list. But this charming, culture-filled city ended up becoming one of my favourite places in the USA. It’s unlike anywhere else I’ve ever been before – a distinctly American city but with … Read more

Steve, Arlo and Otis walking around San Sebastian Old Town.

Things to Do in San Sebastian With Kids: Family-Friendly City Break

Sitting on La Concha beach while the kids play happily in the waves with the Old Town as their backdrop, I wondered if this might be Europe’s most family-friendly city break. San Sebastian/Donostia has long been a bucket list destination for foodies, but its compact size, beachside location and Spanish welcome for kids, means it … Read more

View of Rousillon

10 Gorgeous France Itineraries – Perfect for Road or Rail

There’s a reason France is the most touristed country in the world, and it’s not just because of Paris. Beyond the capital, the country has some of the world’s most varied landscapes, from mountains to lakes, to sand dunes to sea. And the history and culture add a layer of charm that makes it rightly … Read more

A view of Lake Annecy from Talloires.

Lake Annecy travel guide: The best of what to do in Annecy

Annecy, often called the Venice of the Alps, is one of those magical destinations where you wonder why it isn’t more famous. Backed by the Alps and on the edge of the spectacular Lake Annecy, the colourful Savoie town is almost unbelievably picture perfect. It’s the epitome of a fairytale destination. We spent time there … Read more

A crystal clear water beach in Biarritz.

France: West Coast Road Trip Itinerary

France’s Atlantic coast is a land of surf, wineries, remote islands, picturesque vacation towns and elegant cities, which all make for an incredible road trip. We spent a few weeks, driving the coast and weaving inland for vineyards and time in the cities. It’s yet another part of France that wowed us From the Basque … Read more

Cassis harbour.

2-Week South of France Itinerary: A Provence Road Trip

France gives a lot when it comes to charm, but perhaps the most idyllic of all its regions is Provence and the Côte d’Azur. From the coastal towns of the French Riviera to its lavender fields, hilltop towns and the natural wonders of the Verdon Gorge and Calanque National Park, Provence is a road trip … Read more